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SKB are 2007 Australian Bboy Champions
August 13th 2007 13:40
I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've done more apologising on my other blog. The highlight of my last few weeks was trekkjing down south and enduring the cold Melbourne weather, fighting off turtle-necked dawdlers on my way to the Melbourne Music Academy to watch my boys SKB win the 2007 Australian Bboy Championships.
Let me tell you something that people, whether they're in the bboy scene in Australia or not, may or may not realise, but these guys have been around as a crew for 8 years or so, without having won a national competition after all those years. Until last weekend.
It's not that they're not good - they're awesome. As a crew they're tight, they're solid, probably moreso than any other in Australia because they've stuck together for so long and are bestfriends above all else. Not to mention their youngest member is only 15 years old. What was so evident with some other crews was that they were more like a bunch of individuals put together to battle. And I think that's what influenced the judges' decision. It was a real anti-climax, when announcing the winners, and if the footage gets bootlegged and posted on Youtube, I'll post it to show you what I mean.
These guys have always been the underdogs. A group of Filipino guys from the outer western suburbs of Sydney who are so laid-back they were never really taken seriously in the scene.
Anyways, the battles were all hype, it's about time these guys got a trophy and the after party at the hostel where all the Sydney bboys were staying at, was one of the best gatherings I've been to. From playing gladiator handstands to worm races and bboy charades, these guys are damn entertaining. I don't get why their girlfriends get bored hanging out with them...
Here's a summary of the trip in pictures:
Check these guys out at their official page, www.skb.au.com (no its not a typo!)
Props to the organisers Ray Ray, Lama and Scotty Doo for holding such a dope event.
Also special thanks to Mr Pauler for letting me use his photos.
The only footage up is of the judges' showcase which was DAMN mind-blowing. Flea Rock and Legacy who happened to be Down Under for Gwen Stefani's tour took time out of their busy ass schedules, and almost got fired from the tour to come down and judge the event. Major props to them.
Oh and no battles as of yet, but here's the semi-finals from the NSW eliminator which was said to be the most heated battle:
Hybrid Formz vs. SKB
Let me tell you something that people, whether they're in the bboy scene in Australia or not, may or may not realise, but these guys have been around as a crew for 8 years or so, without having won a national competition after all those years. Until last weekend.
It's not that they're not good - they're awesome. As a crew they're tight, they're solid, probably moreso than any other in Australia because they've stuck together for so long and are bestfriends above all else. Not to mention their youngest member is only 15 years old. What was so evident with some other crews was that they were more like a bunch of individuals put together to battle. And I think that's what influenced the judges' decision. It was a real anti-climax, when announcing the winners, and if the footage gets bootlegged and posted on Youtube, I'll post it to show you what I mean.
These guys have always been the underdogs. A group of Filipino guys from the outer western suburbs of Sydney who are so laid-back they were never really taken seriously in the scene.
SKB (Street Kulture Breakers) from Sydney, Winners of the 2007 Australian Bboy Championships
Anyways, the battles were all hype, it's about time these guys got a trophy and the after party at the hostel where all the Sydney bboys were staying at, was one of the best gatherings I've been to. From playing gladiator handstands to worm races and bboy charades, these guys are damn entertaining. I don't get why their girlfriends get bored hanging out with them...
Here's a summary of the trip in pictures:
Melbourne Music Academy is packed out with bboys, bgirls and supporters
This shot is fresh - Chillin' in his bboy stance is Taz (Hybrid Formz, Bankstown, NSW)
Winners SKB (NSW) with finalists Anarchy Tribe (Melb) and judge Legacy (USA)
The 5 man team from SKB (Luke, Lowe, Jojo, Don and Ronnel)
Back at the hostel partying, with a handstand gladiator competition...
... then the Worm Race (which ended in tears)...
...followed by an undie run to show Melbourne what Sydney's made out of
Congratulations SKB!
Check these guys out at their official page, www.skb.au.com (no its not a typo!)
Props to the organisers Ray Ray, Lama and Scotty Doo for holding such a dope event.
Also special thanks to Mr Pauler for letting me use his photos.
Thanks Mr Pauler!
The only footage up is of the judges' showcase which was DAMN mind-blowing. Flea Rock and Legacy who happened to be Down Under for Gwen Stefani's tour took time out of their busy ass schedules, and almost got fired from the tour to come down and judge the event. Major props to them.
Oh and no battles as of yet, but here's the semi-finals from the NSW eliminator which was said to be the most heated battle:
Hybrid Formz vs. SKB
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Review - She Got Game International Bgirl Competition (Melbourne)
May 10th 2007 00:39
REVIEW (by Drumstick)
She Got Game was the first international Bgirl event to be held in
Australia, and attracted the top bgirls from all over the world and the
country.
The day started off with a much needed forum with judge Asia One (No Easy Props) who gave a strong and clear message about the direction bboying needs to take in the future. Much was said about the parallels of the skate and surf culture compared with the bboying culture. There are many similarities between the cultures, but ours is self sufficient, but massively under funded. The forum also touched on professionalism as a bboy and a culture, and the struggle of dancers to survive financially.
There was a large space for a decent jam session, and many female MCs entertained the crowd with various numbers. Hip Hop stalls also provided some merchandise at great prices.
The crowd of about 200 were blown away by the world class dancers and
their energy and moves. Some of the hard hitters were Bgirl Vendetta (Burn
Unit, USA), A-B-Girl (New Jersey) and Jessefecks (Supernaturalz Crew). The
preliminaries saw 12 teams of bgirls try to qualify for the top 8 spots and
the battle stage. The battles were two rounds each. From the semi-finals
onwards, the stronger bgirl of each crew matched up against each other.
Bgirl H (New Zealand)
The competition saw all the international guests from the US take the top 3 placings, with Melbourne’s own Demilition and Essentz taking out 4th place.
RESULTS
PRELIMINARIES:
Domestic Apes - A-B-Girl (New Jersey, USA) Yaya (New York,
USA)
Burn Masters - Beta (Street Masters) Vendetta (Burn
Unit)
Vivid Vixens - JessFX (Seattle, USA) Kasi (Seattle,
USA)
Natural (Germany) Leah (New Zealand)
Blackout - Pezinho (New Zealand) Chonch (New Zealand)
Bgirl Unique (Sydney)
StyleFX - IllFX (Sydney) Flix (Brisbane)
Take Two - Aalize (Sydney) H (Wellington, New Zealand)
Princess Steph (Melbourne) SpinFX (Melbourne)
Unique (Sydney, Australia) Tweek (New Zealand)
Sumee - Tops (Queensland) Minae (Melbourne)
ROUND OF 8:
Unique Tweek v Burn Masters
Sumee v Vivid Vixens
StyleFX v Point Break
Domestic Apes v Natural Leah
SEMI FINALS:
Domestic Apes v Point Break
Burn Masters v Vivid Vixens
FINALS:
Domestic Apes v Burn Masters
1st Place - Burn Masters ($5000)
2nd Place - Domestic Apes ($2000)
3rd Place - Vivid Vixens ($500)
Judges:
Asia One (No Easy Props)
Mousa (Fresh Sox)
Nasa (Fresh Sox)
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January 2nd 2007 12:43
If you're looking for Hip Hop dancers, breakers (breakdancers) or DJs for any event, from corporate gigs to bahmitsvas, smaller community events or birthday parties, etc then email trina@hiphop.org.au for all your performer needs (Australia only, for now).
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Represents and has many affiliates within the Hip Hop and dance community.
Danced with Caramell, Groovesteps (Looze Control 2006 winners).
Co-choreographer and dancer in all girl dance crew The XY Project.
Co-manages SKB (Street Kulture Breakers), the 2007 Australian Bboy (Breakdance) Champions.
Chairperson of Hip Hop Society D2MG (based in the University of New South Wales).
Manages City Studio (Level 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney) offering Hip Hop dance classes.
Owner and primary blogger on Hiphop.org.au (this site) and Dancing.net.au.
Loves supporting real artists, groups, events.
Lives and breathes Hip Hop.
Will make friends with your grandma.
Trina's Snapshot:
Represents and has many affiliates within the Hip Hop and dance community.
Danced with Caramell, Groovesteps (Looze Control 2006 winners).
Co-choreographer and dancer in all girl dance crew The XY Project.
Co-manages SKB (Street Kulture Breakers), the 2007 Australian Bboy (Breakdance) Champions.
Chairperson of Hip Hop Society D2MG (based in the University of New South Wales).
Manages City Studio (Level 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney) offering Hip Hop dance classes.
Owner and primary blogger on Hiphop.org.au (this site) and Dancing.net.au.
Loves supporting real artists, groups, events.
Lives and breathes Hip Hop.
Will make friends with your grandma.
Dancing at Sleazeball with Katie Underwood then later with the drag queen and king - best gig ever!
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Darriostreet Dance based in Sydney, Australia. Darrio is my dance mentor.
Dancekool, the only REAL Hip Hop and Funk dance school in Sydney. They are also my dance mentors.
Ozbboy.com - the forums for bboys and bgirls in Australia.
Rap Beefs
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